Context:Describe why and when the program was created.
(150-word limit)

The Industrial Engineering (IE) program was started in 1960 to meet the demand in the region for industrial engineers who understood facilities design, work measurement, and methods improvement with emphasis on manufacturing processes. The emphasis and strength of the program has always been in traditional industrial engineering skills blended with modern computer-aided modeling tools. The program was accredited by ABET in 1976 and is one of only two IE programs in the greater Los Angeles area and one of only eight in the entire state. The program has been re-accredited every six years. The IE faculty have been responsible for teaching Engineering Economics (currently EGR 403) for most engineering majors along with Statistics for Engineers (IME 301). The new MFE program and the existing IE program were merged by the College in 1979 to form the existing IME Department. *

Comment:
The purpose of this question is to establish the history and context of the program-its original goal and/or focus. We are interested in the evolution of the nature and character of the program.

Criterion 1.1: Internal and external demand for the program:
Demand for a program will be recognized at different levels. In some cases a program’s demand may be represented by the trend in the number of applicants each year or while other program’s demand may be better represented by recognizing courses taught as service or general education for the larger University population.

Indicator 1.1.1 Number of students enrolled in the program:

Fall 00

Fall 01

Fall 02

Fall 03

Fall 05

87.00

84.00

102.00

102.00

94.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

Comment:
It is recognized that some programs categorize students according to major while other programs categorize students by options. Double majors do not constitute a significant number of students.

Indicator 1.1.2External Demand- Total number of applications each year for the program:

First time Students Fall

00

01

02

03

05

29.00

27.00

50.00

28.00

40.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

First-time Students Winter

01

02

03

04

06

1.00

1.00

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(Value provided by the Administration)

First-time Students Spring

01

02

03

04

06

2.00

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Fall

00

01

02

03

05

21.00

29.00

36.00

18.00

25.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Winter

01

02

03

04

06

5.00

5.00

10.00

6.00

12.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Spring

01

02

03

04

06

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(Value provided by the Administration)

Comment:
These data may be used to understand the overall external demand for a program.

Indicator 1.1.3 Annual admits to the program:

First-time Students Fall

00

01

02

03

05

25.00

22.00

31.00

12.00

29.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

First-time Students Winter

01

02

03

04

06

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(Value provided by the Administration)

First-time Students Spring

01

02

03

04

06

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Fall

00

01

02

03

05

9.00

10.00

22.00

7.00

20.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Winter

01

02

03

04

06

1.00

3.00

3.00

4.00

3.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Spring

01

02

03

04

06

3.00

3.00

6.00

(empty)

4.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

Comment:
These data may be used to understand the show rate of students accepted/enrolled.

Indicator 1.1.4New student enrollments in program:

First-time Students Fall

00

01

02

03

05

11.00

7.00

25.00

8.00

10.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

First-time Students Winter

01

02

03

04

06

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

0.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

First-time Students Spring

01

02

03

04

06

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

(empty)

0.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Fall

00

01

02

03

05

7.00

7.00

17.00

6.00

9.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Winter

01

02

03

04

06

(empty)

3.00

2.00

3.00

2.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

New Transfers Spring

01

02

03

04

06

2.00

2.00

5.00

(empty)

4.00

(Value provided by the Administration)

Comment:
These data may be used to establish how effective a program is in enrolling perspective students. Low numbers could be used as a justification for additional resources.

Indicator 1.1.5List the degree options and the number of students in each. (Fall 2005)

No degree options available for this program.

(Value provided by the Administration)

Indicator 1.1.6Internal Demand: (Fall 2005)

FTE taught in General Education41.33

FTE taught in Service Courses0.00

Total FTE Taught By Program43.53

Comment:
Please note that service courses are defined as those courses consisting of 50% or more students outside the major. These data may be used to support a program’s internal demand as an integral part of the University Mission.

One very significant component is missing from the data above - change of majors. The IE program has a net positive influx of students from other engineering majors. Double majors with MFE are also significant and not shown.

These are traditional sources of students and is expected to increase with the increase in enrollment in other engineering programs.

For example, in Fall 2005 in our IME 112 Introduction to IME course we had 51 students:

The IE program has a large percentage of black and hispanic females. A significant note is the large level of involvement in student leadership positions within this population over the last 10 years.

Criterion 1.2: Essentiality of
the Program:

Indicator 1.2.1 How does this program contribute to meeting the educational
needs of the campus, region, and/or state?
(200-word limit)

The program was accredited by ABET in 1976 and is one of only two ABET accredited IE programs in the greater Los Angeles area and one of only eight in the entire state. The program is a major provider of IEs in the region and is nationally ranked among non-research universities. The program is providing an ABET accredited, professional level course of studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Many of the graduates of the program continue graduate studies leading to either the Master's degree or to a Doctorate in Engineering. Two recent graduates have received full scholarships leading to the doctorate at Pennsylvania State University and at Ohio State University.

The program also contributes to meeting the educational needs of the campus by providing GE synthesis courses in the areas of Ethical Considerations in Technology and Applied Science (EGR 402) and Asset Allocation in Technical Decision Making (EGR 403). These courses are taken by students from diverse disciplines over the entire campus. Annual enrollment in EGR 402 typically numbers 1100. Annual enrollment in EGR 403 typically numbers 950. Courses are offered each quarter including summer.

Comment:
Please consider the fundamental knowledge and skills, what makes the program unique,
and/or how it addresses employment or market needs.

Criterion 1.3:Support
of the polytechnic mission of the university and support for campus-wide programs
and priorities

Indicator 1.3.1Describe how the program promotes “learn by doing” activities.
Give evidence and examples of how these activities are embedded in the program curriculum.
(150-word limit)

We practice learn-by-doing through projects in most of our courses. Moreover, projects are mostly performed in teams. The senior project (IME 461/462 or IME 471/472)is the place where students demonstrate their proficiency at designing a system and take into account multiple constraints. By using real industrial problems facilitated by faculty with industrial experience, students are forced to face a variety of economic, environmental, social, safety and manufacturability constraints. Also, student clubs and chapters are very much involved in national competitions and conferences and develop their leadership skills.

Indicator
1.3.2:List Service Learning
Courses and the communities or organizations that have been affected (See University
definition of designated Service Learning Courses) (04-05)

Over the past thirty years the IE program has been engaged in a number of projects which have been of assistance to schools, churches, municipalities and the state. These are of the type which are now recognized as service learning. Examples of such projects are: redesign of an office facility for the Department of Motor Vehicles, design of a parking facility for the City of Los Angeles, conversion of a recreation room into classroom spaces for a local church, and others of the same type. Although the department does not offer a course designated as service learning, projects which may be undertaken in class or as a senior project may often involve service learning. *

Comment:
In light of the Cal Poly Pomona mission to link theory and practice, please outline
how this program integrates this goal. List or describe service learning courses.

Indicator 1.3.3Describe how the program supports campus-wide priorities/initiatives
such as Teacher Preparation, Honors Program, Life Long Learning and Interdisciplinary
teaching.(150-word limit)

Lifelong learning is a major published objective of the IE program. Evidence of the appreciation for lifelong learning is an ABET requirement. Students are encouraged in numerous courses to become registered professional engineers after graduation. They are also exposed to the requirements to become a Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Manufacturing Engineer. Industrial Advisory Council members are frequent guest speakers and reinforce membership in professional organizations and continuation in school. A requirement for our capstone project is a reflective piece which includes the student's plan for continued learning based on their project experience. Graduate surveys indicate that an increasingly large percentage of students are pursuing graduate work and are active professionally. Interdisciplinary experiences are also increasing in the curriculum. EGR 402 Ethical Decision Making is team taught by a philosophy professor and an engineering professor. Reflective pieces by students show that ethics really ties together many of the GE course they have taken. *

2 CRITERIA DIMENSION TWO (Quality/Outcomes)

Criterion 2.1: Learning assurance
This section informs the Prioritization and Recovery Planning Committee of the program’s
achievements in supporting the university goals to promote, enhance and/or improve:
teaching, learning, and educational programs; research, scholarly, professional,
and creative activities; support for students; the campus environment; and, to increase
community involvement.

The information adds to a better understanding of the relationship of department
activities to the success of the university in meeting its mission.

Please include changes or trends
that may be relevant to these data. Also describe policies and practices for
role of lecturers that may be relevant to the discipline or market conditions.
(150-word limit)

The IME Department currently has seven full-time tenured faculty (including the department chair), one full-time lecturer, and one half-time FERP that teach between all three programs. In addition we have five part-time lecturers used for primarily for undergraduate and GE courses. In IE there are approximately four Full Time Equivalent Faculty devoted to the program, which includes teaching two GE courses (EGR 402 & EGR 403) and one service course (IME 301). While enrollment has been steady for many years with strong indications of an increasing trend, we have lost faculty to retirement that have not been replaced. This has added a heavy burden on the remaining faculty for advising, larger class sizes, coordinating the graduate program, and advising senior projects. Lecturers are used to teach EGR 402 Ethical Considerations, and EGR 403 Asset Allocation. These courses are suitable for instruction by experienced engineering practitioners. *

Indicator 2.1.2Percentage of FTE instruction provided by tenure and tenure
track faculty in the upper division/ graduate courses in the major: (Fall 05)

Please include changes or trends
that may be relevant to these data. Also describe policies and practices for
(150-word limit)

IE instruction in upper division core courses has been exclusively delivered by tenured, tenure track, or full-time lecturer faculty with advanced degrees in the discipline. Our one full-time lecturer is an accomplished professional, was active in the Senate, served as Chair of the General Education Committee, and is George P. Hard Award Recipient. Part-time lecturers are used along side regular faculty to teach our GE synthesis courses EGR 402 and EGR 403 where current practice in engineering is a plus in the classroom. The practice of the program has been to use part-time lecturers for lower division courses mostly. However, in the IE program most major courses are taught by tenured-tenure track faculty, including 100 and 200 level courses. Part time faculty are chosen for their knowledge, professionalism, teaching ability, and diversity. *

Comment:
It is recognized that some faculty members serve multiple majors. The Dean
will assist programs in establishing the ratio.

Indicator 2.1.5Average class
size: (Fall 05)

Lecture

Lab

Activity

Supervisory

Remedial

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Lower Division

39.50

28.00

0.00

0.00

Upper Division

23.36

11.50

0.00

2.33

Graduate

12.00

0.00

0.00

1.50

Please provide comments about specific class sizes that may
be related to accreditation or space limitations.
(100-word limit)

ABET accreditation requires classes to be of a manageable size and adequately supported so that outcomes assessment can demonstrate learning and continuous improvement. As we do not have teaching assistants in our classes, this means that the class sizes need to be appropriate for single instructor effectiveness. ABET also encourages individual faculty offices under the assumption that advising and scholarly work would be more effective.*

Outcomes assessment is major component of the IE program as exhibited in the self studies submitted for ABET accreditation in 1999 and 2005. A fully functional outcomes assessment system is in place and operating effectively. The IE program has a published mission statement, graduate outcomes and alumni objectives developed in conjunction with stakeholders. Objectives and outcomes are reviewed periodically. All courses are subject to outcomes assessment surveys measuring seven areas (knowledge, problem solving, employability, engineering skills, professionalism/ethics, communication skills, and teamwork) besides the traditional instructional assessment survey commonly used. The capstone project is evaluated using industry professionals to critique the formal presentation. Also, a subject-matter exam is administered to juniors to measure retention and the development of abilities needed for upper division work. Alumni are surveyed every three years to assess how well objectives are being achieved. Industry professionals are also surveyed periodically to analyze trends for curriculum development. *

Comment:
Describe whether you are developing a plan, implementing a plan, evaluating data,
or using data to affect the program.

Indicator 2.1.7Describe how the program’s curriculum or teaching pedagogy
has changed as a result of internal or external assessment.
(200-word limit)

Outcomes assessment intensified in 1997 and has resulted in many changes in the curriculum, pedagogy, and learning assurance. With pedagogy, for example, the IME department uses a modified version of Bloom¿s Taxonomy and has specified the level of knowledge, skill, or ability targeted for each learning outcome in each course. Learning experiences are then aligned with the target outcome and assessed accordingly to provide a progressive learning experience. Significant examples of resulting changes in the curriculum are in the Senior Project and IME 415 Statistical Quality Control. At one point all that was required for senior project was a written report turned in any time. We now have a structured three-course sequence that requires a written report, formal presentation to the faculty and industry, two professional evaluations, and a reflective piece that assesses awareness of lifelong learning, social, global, and contemporary issues. In IME 415 a laboratory was added to improve student ability to understand and apply their knowledge, skills and abilities. Other important examples of changes include increases in teamwork experience, use of contemporary software, professional and ethical practice, impact on fiscal results, and increased analytical ability and development of mathematical models. *

Comment:
You may include interactions with stakeholders, advisory boards, etc.

Criterion 2.2: Preparation of students
for a diverse/global community Indicator 2.2.1Describe courses/experiences related to global and/or diversity
issues that are available to students.
(150-word limit)

Global competition in manufacturing is brought to the attention of students early in Introduction to IME (IME 112), Manufacturing Processes (MFE 201), and Human Factors (IE 225). These courses include case studies of how the design and/or manufacturing of components are made and assembled by labor forces in different parts of the world. Product design and life cycle and its global environmental impact are also studied. Work Measurement & Design (IE 224) includes cases where culture, tradition, religion, etc. affects standards. The global dimension is reinforced in Facilities Planning & Design (IME 331) and in Quality Control by Statistical Methods (IME 415) where cases of how quality standards affect supply chains are studied. Ethical Considerations in Technology and Applied Science (EGR 402) studies several cases of global dimension. Teams in Advanced Operations Planning are chosen to mix cultural backgrounds and genders. Also, a number of senior projects are of international nature. *

Comment:
These could be on or off campus experiences international travel etc.

Indicator
2.2.2Diversity of the Faculty:

Male (Fall 05)52.00
%

Female (Fall 05)8.00
%

Black, non-Hispanic (Fall 05)0.00
%

American Indian/Alaskan Native (Fall 05)0.00
%

Asian/Pacific Islander (Fall 05)8.00
%

Hispanic (Fall 05)8.00
%

White, non-Hispanic (Fall 05)45.00
%

Nonresident alien(Fall 05)0.00
%

Race/ethnicity unknown (Fall 05)0.00
%

Please describe policies and practices or current efforts
to address the diversity of the faculty serving the program.
(150-word limit)

Efforts to expand diversity in the faculty of the IME department have been long, ongoing and continuing. The proof is the current diversity of the program which is expressed in different countries of origin, ethnicity and gender. Currently we have eight full-time faculty. The faculty consists of two US born Caucasian males, three Asian males (Iran, India, and Afghanistan), one Asian female (Iran), one German born Caucasian male, and one Mexican born Hispanic male. Thus, there is significant non-Caucasian male representation in our faculty. In addition, the two most recent hires have been female and Hispanic, indicating the intent to expand faculty diversity in the department. *

Sadat, A. B., ¿The Effect of Tool Cutting Edge Geometry on the Quality of Machined Surface in Micro Turning Operation¿ accepted for presentation and publication at the International Conference on Production Research Americas¿04, Santiago, Chile, Aug. 1st ¿4th, 2004.

Indicator
2.3.2 Describe any resources
available for professional travel excluding resources made available by the College
Dean, Faculty Center, Research and Graduate Studies, or President’s travel funds. (Years 03-04, 04-05, 05-06)
(150-word limit)

IIE had a $300 annual budget for officer travel while Dr. Abedini was VP. IIE also paid for travel to the national conference for student competition winners.

aculty and students are encouraged and are provided funds to publish and present papers, accompany students to national competitions, or attend meetings as officers of national organizations. This has become routine in nature with continued annual participation at WESTEC, IIE Regional and National Conferences, NAMRC, and ASEE Regional and National Conferences. Twice each year the student leaders and faculty advisors of all student organizations (called the Executive Council of Professional Societies) meet to plan for these events and schedule department sponsored events to make sure there are no conflicts. In 2006 Dr. Sima Parisay coordinated the hosting of the ASEE Pacific Southwest Conference at Cal Poly Pomona. IE students have won first place and two second places in the international paper competition in three of the last four years. The student chapter of IIE has won the highest chapter award possible (Gold Award) the past five years. *

Criterion 2.4: Quality of student
advising

Indicator 2.4.1Describe policies and practices for academic advising within
the program.
(150-word limit)

Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor for the student¿s complete term at Cal Poly Pomona. This practice is followed to assure consistency, and that the student-faculty familiarity is maintained. Students are encouraged to visit their academic advisor not only for advice and direction in the program, but also for assistance in maintaining their academic success. An ¿academic hold¿ is placed on each student before registration opens each quarter. In order to remove the hold and continue with registration, the student must meet with their advisor and complete a course list and advising form. The meeting is used to review the student¿s academic progress, discuss the allocation of student time between academic, personal, and employment requirements, and to determine a program of studies for the coming quarter. When all of these are accomplished, the course list and advising form is submitted to the department office, the hold is removed, and the student proceeds with registration *

Indicator 2.4.2Graduation rates: by gender and ethnicity:

Values for indicator 2.4.2, graduation rates by gender and ethnicity, are empty for all programs. Graduation rates for first-time freshmen and transfer students are provided for undergraduate programs only. These data were omitted from the reports because it was not feasible to assemble them from existing systems at this time, due primarily to conversion/cross-over issues between Banner and PeopleSoft.

First time freshman 6-year graduation rate

17.00
%

(Value provided by the Administration)

Ethnicity

Black, non-Hispanic

(empty)
%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

(empty)
%

Asian/Pacific Islander

(empty)
%

Hispanic

(empty)
%

White, non-Hispanic

(empty)
%

Nonresident alien

(empty)
%

Race/ethnicity unknown

(empty)%

(Value provided by the Administration)

Transfer Student 3-year graduation rate

25.00
%

(Value provided by the Administration)

Ethnicity

Black, non-Hispanic

(empty)
%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

(empty)
%

Asian/Pacific Islander

(empty)
%

Hispanic

(empty)
%

White, non-Hispanic

(empty)
%

Nonresident alien

(empty)
%

Race/ethnicity unknown

(empty)%

(Value provided by the Administration)

Indicator 2.4.3 Number and percentage of Students
“At Risk”:

Fall 00

Fall 01

Fall 02

Fall 03

Fall 05

12.00

13.79%

12.00

14.29%

21.00

20.59%

24.00

23.53%

22.00

23.40%

(Value provided by the Administration)

Describe any policies or procedures related specifically to
at-risk students (150-word limit)

The at-risk student is at risk of being disqualified (GPA < 2.2). The student is required, through an academic hold, to meet with an academic advisor. The student and advisor diagnose the reasons for the lack of academic progress. They work together to plan a course of action to return to satisfactory academic standing. Discussion topics include: employment/school time management; lack of progress; study habits, and lack of preparedness. The advisor may urge the student to take advantage of other campus resources. Finally, a formal contract is drawn up indicating courses to be taken and the grade point deficiency to be made up by each course. The contract is agreed to, signed, and placed on file. The contract becomes the focal point of further meetings between the student and advisor. Student who are struggling with study habit issues may be directed to the department website: How to Study Math, Science, Engineering, and Other Stuff for assistance *

Indicator 2.4.5Describe current opportunities for students to apply knowledge
in the program through; internships, summer programs, research opportunities, co-op,
part-time jobs relating to university course work, teaching associates, etc. (150-word limit)

By design the IE courses are rich in marketable knowledge and skills employers seek in students for part-time jobs, internships, or coops. For example MFE 126 students develop skills expected in the practice of drafting. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the formal internship program offered by the university as well as the less formal ¿summer internships¿ offered by industry. Employers offering part time jobs, internships, and coops are encouraged to provide flyers about open positions that are posted in the department and sent to students via email. Often these contacts lead to permanent professional positions. On occasion, a faculty member will recruit a student to assist in developing a laboratory. This may take the form of setting up pieces of equipment for which the student will act as a teaching assistant. This practice has also led to research and the publishing of papers authored by a faculty member and student. *

Indicator 2.4.6 Describe current structures/processes provided by the program
to facilitate student job placement. (150-word limit)

The IME Department has a number of structures and processes to facilitate student job placement. When the department is notified that companies are recruiting on campus, this information is brought to the attention of students and they are urged to attend. Recruiters are also invited to attend the meetings of the student professional organizations. Job postings submitted by employers are posted and sometimes also emailed to students. These sources provide mutual contact for future employment. The departmental Industry Advisory Council is a rich source of job placement for students. Many IAC members have met and hired students by attending student club meetings or senior project presentations. The professional organizations such as, IIE, SME, ASQ and others provide excellent contact for student job placement. These organizations provide opportunity for students to attend senior level meetings at which the students meet and become familiar with members who are active in their disciplines.*

Criterion 2.5: Contribution to
the sense of community and the intellectual quality of the campus

Indicator 2.5.1 Describe the current co-curricular and extra activities for
students supported by the program (i.e.: clubs, social events, performances.)
(150-word limit)

The department has a long history of social events and involvement in student clubs. The Annual Thanksgiving Feast has been held for 35 years at a faculty member¿s home for students, alumni, faculty, staff, advisory council members and their families. Attendance averages 200. In October the Annual IME Picnic welcomes new students. In May the Annual Awards banquet awards scholarships totaling over $18,000 (2005 & 2006) to 20-30 students for scholarship, service, and leadership. Students can join the student chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). The last five years our students have one first and two second place finishes in the international student paper competition and has received the Gold Award (highest chapter recognition) each of the past five years. Students can also join Alpha Pi Mu (IME honorary) and Tau Beta Pi (Engineering honorary). IME students are also active in leadership in the Society of Hispanic Engineers and Scientists, the last two chapter presidents being IE majors.

Indicator 2.5.2 List speakers, symposia, workshops, etc. provided by the program
over the past year.

Several other classrooms and laboratories in Buildings 9 and 17 are shared with other engineering programs on a space available basis.

17-266017-16319-2519-3039-3059-429

The above classroom and laboratory/workshop spaces are sufficient for the current size of the department, and the current frequency of scheduling of classes

Non-instructional Space

The large amount of laboratories in our curriculum requires that we have extensive storage space dedicated to raw materials and tooling. In addition, the preparation of this material for the laboratories also requires specialized equipment (such as heavy duty shears) that also occupy a significant amount of space. The department technicians in their support activities also use this space and equipment, essentially to repair and maintain our laboratories. Finally, the facilities department also uses some of this specialized equipment in their own support functions.*

Comment:
The PRPC is interested in understanding the approximate amount of space that is
currently used to run the program. Are the spaces shared spaces that may be
used by other programs throughout the day, week or quarter. Does the program
utilize dedicated space that is used by the program exclusively by one program or
class and is not open to other programs due to scheduling, unique equipment or security
requirements? Do programs share
non-instructional spaces? Do tenure/tenure track faculty members share office space?

Comment:
The PRPC is interested in looking
at how much of an individual program’s curriculum is being taught by full-time and
part-time faculty. The committee does not have a bias about whether a high
ratio of one or the other is preferred or if a balance is ideal. The intent
of the ratio is to provide a context within which the committee can make comparisons.

(Optional) If appropriate,
comment on the average FTE taught. 100-word limit

Because of facilities limitations and safety considerations, many laboratory sections have class sizes that are as small as 16 students. These limitations reduce the average FTE taught.*

Indicator 3.2.2 List the number and nature of administrative support staff
dedicated to the program.

Number:0.59Nature:(empty)

Comment:
The PRPC recognizes that the number of administrative staff is not necessarily established
by a program, nor is the number of support staff necessarily an indicator of the
quality of a program. The committee is interested in looking at the number
of staff (i.e. Administrative Coordinator) that may be directly assigned to a program.
If a staff person is shared between programs estimate the amount or ratio as a percentage
of the assignment of the staff person to the program based on FTES.

Indicator 3.2.3 Number of technical and instructional support staff.1.18

Comment:
The PRPC recognizes that technical and instructional staff members are often shared
between programs within a department or a college. Estimate the amount or ratio
as a percentage of the assignment of the staff person to the program based on FTES
in the individual programs supported.

(Optional) If appropriate, comment on the administrative structure
of your staff. 100-word limit

Technical staff is shared in the College of Engineering. While two full time technicians are assigned to the department, in reality all the technicians in the college act as a team working together when job size or expertise warrant. This is a very good arrangement. We have one office administrative assistant who handles the needs of three degree programs. Administrative assistants in Bldg 17 work together to cover vacations, etc.

EGR 403 Asset Allocation in Technical Decision Making is a GE Synthesis course taken my most engineering majors. It is delivered as a face-to-face course and as a hybrid course. In the hybrid course streaming audio is used with PowerPoint to deliver course content. Student team projects use web assisted technology in WebCT. IME 415, IE 419, and IME 301 also use Blackboard for course management. Video clips made with Camtasia Studio and uploaded to WebCT or Blackboard are used to supplement EGR 403 and IME 301. IE 416 uses streaming video presentations to supplement instruction. IE 416, 417, 429, and IME 301, 312, 415 use web assisted teaching.

Comment:
The PRPC is interested in how technology is being utilized by the program.
This use includes regular in-class presentation technologies and course administration
(i.e. Blackboard, WebCT, or similar) as well as on-line materials and communications.

Criterion 3.4: Utilization of time

Indicator 3.4.1 Describe the current use of alternative scheduling (i.e. evenings,
weekends, school breaks and summer) to facilitate or improve student academic progress. (150-word limit)

Classes are randomly scheduled so that at times they are also offered in evenings, afternoons and mornings. Wherever possible lectures are scheduled opposite laboratories in similar time modules to facilitate student scheduling. *

Criterion 3.5: Management of financial
resources

Indicator 3.5.1 Program teaching cost: (Year 05-06)

Cost per WTU $
(empty)

Cost per FTES $
(empty)

Comment:
The PRPC recognizes that this cost changes over time depending on the number of
students and the faculty members teaching in the program. There is no target
value rather the value serves as context.

Comment:
The PRPC is interested in understanding how well supported a program may be by ongoing
fundraising efforts at the program, College or University levels.

Indicator 3.5.4 Other revenues generated by the program per Serialized
Tenured and Tenure Track faculty.

Grant and Contract Activity

02-03

03-04

04-05

$
(empty)

$
(empty)

$
(empty)

Indirect Cost Recovery for Fiscal Year

02-03

03-04

04-05

$
(empty)

$
(empty)

$
(empty)

Open University

03-04

04-05

05-06

$
(empty)

$
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Comment:
Include in this area research grants that sponsor research activities and or release
time. Also include sponsored classes and revenue generated through continuing
education or Open University classes that is reimbursed to the program.

Criterion 4.1:Opportunities for
growth or enhancement in meeting the University Mission

Indicator 4.1.1 Describe how and in priority order areas you would change
your program to greater enhance or facilitate the University Mission if your program’s
resources were increased permanently.

Faculty

Staff

Equipment

Recruiting

Operating Budget

Facilities

Other

(300-word limit)

The IME Department is in recovery from the 42% reduction in full-time faculty over the past 6 years caused by retirements that were not replaced due to budget cuts. During the same time the number of IE majors has held steady or grown and the demand for service and GE synthesis courses has increased. In addition, oversight of the MSEM program has been handed down to the department with no assistance provided. All faculty are teaching over 14 WTU¿s with increased class sizes and increased service loads. As the department faculty members are committed to the University¿s mission, we want to continue our successful record of graduating outstanding engineers from often underprepared and underrepresented students in a learn by doing environment without compromising access. The solution proposed by the faculty is as follows: Hire two new tenure-track IE faculty with combined academic and work experience in work measurement, facilities design, business management, information technology, statistics and quality. The IME Faculty has collectively identified the following improvement goals: Curriculum updates reflecting latest technology (e.g.,integrating information technology, quality management systems); instruct the increasing student population effectively by reducing class sizes and using educational technology more effectively; enhance management and development of laboratories (e.g., grant proposals, laboratory enhancement, equipment acquisition); and improve support to master¿s program. All of these goals are attainable only with new full-time faculty to assist and be part of the restoration. The overall IME Department Recovery Plan calls for searching for two full-time tenured faculty members during the 2006-2007 AY: One MFE faculty and one IE/MSEM faculty. That would be followed by searching for one MFE faculty member in 2007-2008 and one IE faculty member in 2008-2009.

Comment:
For each program, briefly describe what you would do if you had a permanent increase
in state funding and why. For example, it could be that hiring more serialized faculty
is the most pressing need to meet and sustain the demands of growth and insure student
success. Perhaps new laboratory equipment and lab assistance is needed to replace
outdated equipment, maintain quality and keep the curriculum relevant. Faculty travel,
release time for a vital department need, or any other use of funds could be part
of your proposal.